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Please note: all comments to the Museum are read and we do our best to respond. However, due to the volume of comments we receive we cannot respond to all inquiries.

The information below will help you to direct your inquiry to the most appropriate contact. Please be brief and as specific as possible. Before sending your request, please see if the information can be found on one of the following pages:

School Group Field TripsEnjoy our daily programs, exhibitions and self-guides. Reservations are NOT required. (Note: when calling the number below, please allow three business days for a reply.)Web: Plan your field tripPhone: (202) 633-3717Email: Please use the contact form

Special EventsInformation on co-hosting an event at the Museum.Web: Special Events pagePhone: (202) 633-3306Fax: (202) 357-4945Email: Please use the contact form

Financial SupportPrivate philanthropy is critical to the National Museum of American History’s mission.Web: Learn more about givingPhone: (202) 633-1841Email: Please use the contact form

MembershipBecome a member of the Smithsonian Council for American History with a gift of $1,000 or more and enjoy an array of exclusive membership benefits.Web: Membership InformationPhone: 202-633-1841Mailing Address: Smithsonian Council for American HistoryNational Museum of American HistoryP.O. Box 37012, MRC 619Washington, DC 20013-7012Attn: Michael JohnsonEmail: Please use the contact form

InternshipsLearn about the wide variety of opportunities to contribute to the work of the Museum as an intern.Web: Internship Program pagePhone: (202) 633-3556Fax: (202) 786-2851Mailing Address: Omar Eaton-Martinez, Intern ManagerP.O. Box 37012AHB 1040, MRC 605Washington, D.C. 20013-7012Email: Please use the contact form

VolunteeringBecome a docent and work with the public or volunteer behind the scenes in the Museum.Web: Volunteer Opportunities pageMailing Address: Docent CoordinatorNational Museum of American HistoryKenneth E. Behring CenterDepartment of Education for Interpretation and Visitor ExperienceP.O. Box 37012MRC 603Washington, DC 20013-7012Email: Please use the contact form

Questions about the Museum's websiteEmail: Please use the contact form